Everything You Need To Know About the Playfly Tournament of Champions
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UPDATED 4/24/2025 @ 5:38pm ET: LIST OF QUALIFIED TEAMS have been updated.
4/9/2025 @ 12:30pm ET: Added page index to improve navigation and DETAILED EVENT SCHEDULE section.
4/4/2025 @ 3:03pm ET: TICKET PRICES and the LIST OF QUALIFIED TEAMS have been updated. Ticket prices now includes the 50% OFF promo code (PCE25) and ticketing link. LIST OF QUALIFIED TEAMS now includes Spring 2025 eligible teams.
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We've been getting tons of questions about our Playfly Tournament of Champions hosted at Esports Stadium Arlington, so we're summarizing everything you need to know in one, handy-dandy blog. Read on for more detailed info:
PAGE CONTENTS
- -Location
- -Tickets
- -Hotels
- -Prizing
- -Detailed Event Schedule
- -Travel Stipends
- -Substitutions
- -List of Qualified Teams
LOCATION
Esports Stadium at Arlington Texas - 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
TICKETS
Single Day (Regular Price): $20
Just $10 (50% OFF) with our promo code PCE25! BUY TICKETS NOW
Weekend Pass (Regular Price): $50
Just $25 (50% OFF) with our promo code PCE25! BUY TICKETS NOW
NOTE: Spectators are only required to purchase tickets for attendance on May 2nd through 4th, 2025. If you are attending on Wednesday, April 30th, or Thursday, May 1st, you do not need to purchase a ticket. Please reach out to us for additional details.
HOTELS
All ToC participants are welcome to take advantage of CECC’s hotel blocks, which can be found HERE.
PRIZING
Each title will feature additional scholarships specific to Tournament of Champions.
Call of Duty: $2,000
Counter-Strike 2: $2,500
League of Legends: $2,500
Overwatch 2: $2,500
Rainbow Six Siege: $2,500
Rocket League: $1,500
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: $2,000
VALORANT: $2,500
The prize for each title will be split 60/40 between the top two teams.
DETAILED EVENT SCHEDULE
Subject to change. All times listed in CT.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
OVERWATCH 2
· 3:00pm: Group Stage - Round 1 (Bo5)
· 4:30pm: Group Stage - Upper Final (Bo5)
· 4:30pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match (Bo5)
· 6:00pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo5)
SUPER SMASH BROS.™ ULTIMATE
· 3:00pm: Group Stage - Round 1 (Bo3)
· 5:00pm: Group Stage - Upper Final (Bo3)
· 5:00pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match (Bo3)
· 7:00pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo3)
VALORANT
· 1:00pm: Group Stage - Round 1 (Bo1)
· 2:30pm: Group Stage - Upper Final (Bo3)
· 2:30pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match (Bo3)
· 6:00pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo3)
THURSDAY, MAY 1
OVERWATCH 2
· 10:00am: Semifinals
· 12:00pm: Grand Finals
ROCKET LEAGUE
· 10:00am: Group Stage - Round 1 (Bo5)
· 11:00am: Group Stage - Upper Final (Bo5)
· 11:00am: Group Stage - Elimination Match (Bo5)
· 12:00pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo5)
· 3:00pm: Semifinals (Bo7)
· 5:00pm: Grand Finals (Bo7)
SUPER SMASH BROS.™ ULTIMATE
· 3:30pm: Semifinals (Bo3)
· 6:30pm: Grand Finals (Bo3)
VALORANT
· 10:00am: Semifinals (Bo3)
· 2:00pm: Grand Finals (Bo3)
FRIDAY, MAY 2
CALL OF DUTY
· 3:00pm: Group Stage - Round 1
· 5:00pm: Group Stage - Upper Final
· 5:00pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match
· 7:00pm: Group Stage - Lower Final
RAINBOW SIX SIEGE
· 10:00am: Group Stage - Round 1 (Bo1)
· 11:30am: Group Stage - Upper Final (Bo3)
· 11:30am: Group Stage - Elimination Match (Bo3)
· 3:30pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo3)
SATURDAY, MAY 3
CALL OF DUTY
· 1:00pm: Semifinal A (Bo7)
· 3:30pm: Semifinal B (Bo7)
· 7:00pm: Grand Finals (Bo7)
COUNTER-STRIKE 2
· 9:30am: Group Stage - Round 1A-1 (Bo1)
· 11:00am: Group Stage - Round 1A-2 (Bo1)
· 1:00pm: Group Stage - Round 1B-1 (Bo1)
· 1:30pm: Group Stage - Upper Final A (Bo3)
· 1:30pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match A (Bo3)
· 2:30pm: Group Stage - Round 1B-2 (Bo1)
· 4:30pm: Group Stage - Upper Final B (Bo3)
· 4:30pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match B (Bo3)
· 7:30pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo3)
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
· 9:30am: Group Stage - Round 1A (Bo1)
· 11:00am: Group Stage - Round 1B (Bo1)
· 12:30pm: Group Stage - Upper Final A (Bo3)
· 3:30pm: Group Stage - Upper Final B (Bo3)
· 3:30pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match A (Bo3)
· 4:00pm: Group Stage - Elimination Match B (Bo3)
· 7:00pm: Group Stage - Lower Final (Bo3)
RAINBOW SIX SIEGE
· 9:30am: Semifinals (Bo3)
· 12:30pm: Grand Finals (Bo3)
SUNDAY, MAY 4
COUNTER-STRIKE 2
· 11:00am: Semifinals (Bo3)
· 4:00pm: Grand Finals (Bo3)
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
· 10:00am: Semifinals (Bo3)
· 1:00pm: Grand Finals (Bo3)
TRAVEL STIPENDS
Title |
Travel Stipend |
Overwatch 2 |
$1,250 |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
$1,000 |
VALORANT |
$1,250 |
Rocket League |
$750 |
Call of Duty |
$1,000 |
Rainbow Six Siege |
$1,250 |
Counter-Strike 2 |
$1,250 |
League of Legends |
$1,250 |
SUBSTITUTIONS
We will be allowing teams to add emergency substitutes, if necessary, to avoid having to forfeit their position at the event. This is in-line with CECC’s broader guidelines related to roster continuity.
Rocket League teams will be allowed to add one emergency sub to their roster. Teams competing in all other titles will be allowed to add two emergency subs.
All additions must be confirmed in writing by Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
LIST OF QUALIFIED TEAMS
Season |
Division |
Title |
Place |
School |
Team |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Call of Duty |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher College |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Call of Duty |
2 |
Oklahoma Christian University |
OC ESPORTS CoD |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Call of Duty |
1 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland Cod Varsity |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Call of Duty |
2 |
Newberry College |
Newberry College Cod MW3 |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Call of Duty |
1 |
University of Akron |
Akron COD |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Call of Duty |
2 |
Arizona State University |
Arizona State Sun Devils |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Call of Duty |
1 |
Mars Hill University |
Mars Hill |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Call of Duty |
2 |
Fisher College |
Fisher Falcons |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
CS2 |
1 |
Northwood University |
Northwood CS2 |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
CS2 |
2 |
Texas A&M University |
Fightin' Texas Aggies CS2 |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
CS2 |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher College |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
CS2 |
2 |
Stony Brook University |
Stony Brook Seawolves CS |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
CS2 |
1 |
Ohio State University |
OSUBGC Scarlet |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
CS2 |
2 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland Phoenix CS2 |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
CS2 |
3 |
Rochester Institute of Technology |
RIT Orange |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
CS2 |
4 |
California State University at Fullerton |
CSUF Titans |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
LoL |
1 |
Full Sail University |
Full Sail Armada |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
LoL |
2 |
Northwood University |
NU LoL |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
LoL |
1 |
Rochester Institute of Technology |
RIT Orange |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
LoL |
2 |
Stony Brook University |
Stony Brook Seawolves LoL |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
LoL |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher College Open |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
LoL |
2 |
University of South Florida |
USF LoL Gold |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
LoL |
1 |
San Jose State University |
SJSU Blue LoL |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
LoL |
2 |
Washington State University |
WSU LOL |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Overwatch 2 |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher OW |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Overwatch 2 |
2 |
||
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Overwatch 2 |
1 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland Phoenix OW |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Overwatch 2 |
2 |
California State University Dominguez Hills |
CSUDH Cardinal OW |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Overwatch 2 |
1 |
Northwood University |
NU OW2 Blue |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Overwatch 2 |
2 |
University of Utah |
Utah |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Overwatch 2 |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher OW Varsity |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Overwatch 2 |
2 |
Michigan Technological University |
Michigan Tech -- Overwatch |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
R6 |
1 |
University of Akron |
Akron Esports R6 |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
R6 |
2 |
University of Cincinnati |
Cincinnati Red |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
R6 |
1 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland Phoenix R6 |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
R6 |
2 |
James Madison University |
JMU Dukes - R6 Varsity |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
R6 |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher R6 |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
R6 |
2 |
||
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
R6 |
1 |
San Jose State University |
SJSU R6 Blue |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
R6 |
2 |
||
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Rocket League |
1 |
Northwood University |
NU RL Blue |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Rocket League |
2 |
University of Akron |
Akron Gold |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Rocket League |
1 |
Michigan Technological University |
Michigan Tech -- Rocket League |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Rocket League |
2 |
||
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Rocket League |
1 |
University of South Florida |
USF Rocket League GOLD |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Rocket League |
2 |
University of Arizona |
Arizona |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Rocket League |
1 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland University |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Rocket League |
2 |
Ferris State University |
Ferris State Bulldogs-RL Crimson |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
SSBU |
1 |
Fisher College |
Fisher Open Smash |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
SSBU |
2 |
Northwood University |
Northwood Smash Blue |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
SSBU |
1 |
Stony Brook University |
Stony Brook Seawolves SSBU |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
SSBU |
2 |
Fisher College |
Fisher Smash Varsity |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
SSBU |
1 |
||
Spring 2025 |
Open |
SSBU |
1 |
University of Houston Clear Lake |
Hawk Gaming Smash Team |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
SSBU |
1 |
San Jose State University |
SJSU Blue smash |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
SSBU |
2 |
||
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Valorant |
1 |
Northwood University |
Northwood |
Fall 2024 |
Open |
Valorant |
2 |
Fisher College |
Fisher Open Val |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Valorant |
1 |
San Jose State University |
SJSU VAL BLUE |
Fall 2024 |
Varsity |
Valorant |
2 |
Fisher College |
Fisher Valorant |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Valorant |
1 |
Concordia University - St. Paul |
CSP Blue |
Spring 2025 |
Open |
Valorant |
2 |
Baker College |
Baker College |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Valorant |
1 |
Cumberland University |
Cumberland Phoenix Val |
Spring 2025 |
Varsity |
Valorant |
2 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology |
HU STORM VAL |
If you have any outstanding questions, please reach out to League Ops or open a ticket in the Playfly College Esports Discord.